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Keep Calm: The New Mum's Manual

Keep Calm: The New Mum's Manual

Trust Yourself and Enjoy Your Baby

Summary

Keep Calm: The New Mum's Manual, with an introduction by Jools Oliver, is the perfect antidote to inflexible, guilt-inducing parenting guides. Turning the tables on encyclopaedic tomes on parenthood and their often conflicting advice, GP and mum-of-two Dr Ellie will empower you to relax, trust your instincts and enjoy your new baby. Includes:

* Early days – looking after baby and listening to your instincts
* Sleeping – establishing a flexible routine that works
* Feeding – making the right, guilt-free choices
* Soothing – understanding crying and settling your baby
* Weaning – starting with a simple action plan for success
* Development – identifying key milestones and not worrying
* Health – recognising baby illnesses and when to call the doctor
* Vaccinations – understanding the facts and getting them without tears

This isn't a one-size-fits-all routine but a lighthearted, sensible guide that is full of essential advice to build your confidence and bring back mummy power.

Reviews

  • Dr Ellie is like the angel on your shoulder. She guides you gently through the ups and downs of parenthood.
    Jools Oliver

About the author

Dr. Ellie Cannon

Dr Ellie Cannon is a GP with a particular interest in family health. With over a decade of experience, Dr Ellie has helped thousands of families adjust to life with a new baby and understands deep down what really matters to parents. She is the go-to health expert for Sky News, Channel 5 and Daybreak and this autumn will be starring in a new Channel 4 health series. Dr Ellie is also the resident GP for the Mail on Sunday, Woman magazine and Mailonline. She is the mother of two young children.
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